Francesco Busdraghi
Birmingham
Summary
Experienced professional with a diverse background in various industries and global work environments. Thrived in different parts of the world, gaining valuable insights into diverse working cultures. Demonstrated exceptional people management skills while overseeing multiple departments within operations. Proven track record of successfully developing and executing projects, from conceptualization to implementation.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Director
MAPEI UK
07.2023 - Current
- Managed operations for a team of approximately 200 people throughout the UK.
- Plant manager of the main manufacturing site (Halesowen - West Midlands), that runs 24/5, about 150 people working in Operations
- Responsible for 3 other warehouses in West Midlands and a production site near Liverpool (Speke)
- Manage multiple divisions: Production, Logistic Operations, Quality Assurance (QC), Equipment Maintenance as well as Safety (H&S).
- Reporting to: General Manager (UK) - Corporate Operations Director (Italy)
- Initiated operations at the new Speke facility within one year.
- Production in Halesowen increased by 25% in 2 years, so is Turnover
- Increased span of responsibilities effectively.
- Expanded operational infrastructure with the establishment of an additional warehouse and introduction of a third production shift.
- I am currently driving the revamp of several existing lines and managing many approved investments
- Executed ERP system transition during the year 2023.
- Addressed responsibilities of vacant Maintenance Manager role for eight months.
- Enhancing packaging process anticipated to create additional space for future growth.
- Actively searched for suitable expansion sites alongside General Manager.
Operations Manager
MAPEI UK
12.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Operations Manager
MAPEI UK
06.2021 - 12.2021
Corporate Process and Production Coordinator
MAPEI SpA
01.2016 - 06.2021
- Corporate Process engineer and coordinator for production plants
- Coordination of the subsidiaries worldwide for: Startup of new production lines, Routine process improvements concerning Quality, Manpower, Machine KPIs, New products industrializations, Training of Production Managers, Plant Managers and other local/regional functions
- Sole corporate responsible in Operations for Liquids/Pastes products, which represent about half of MAPEI portfolio
- Job done 50% from the headquarter in Milan, 50% in the different subsidiaries abroad
- Main Areas of interest: EMEA, LATAM, US
Operations Talent Program
MAPEI SpA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Acquired extensive operational knowledge through a year-long training program in Milan.
- Executed initiatives to improve operational processes.
- Executed a comprehensive 6-month environmental test phase prior to implementing the new ERP system in primary facility.
Quality Engineer
Philip Morris International
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Early member of the Quality Control team for the IQOS project in Zola Predosa.
- Constructed operational frameworks complying with GMP regulations for the new product.
Wastewater Plant Engineer
AlzChem AG
03.2013 - 07.2013
- Participated in an Erasmus Placement program at a chemical firm in Trostberg, enhancing global exposure.
- Research served as core element of master's degree project.
- Engineered a laboratory model to mimic the functions of the primary anaerobic facility.
- Evaluated the impact of different toxic substances on the performance of bacteriological biomass.
Education
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Universita' degli Studi di Genova
Genova, Italy01.2013
Bachelor Degree - Chemical Engineering
Universita' degli Studi di Genova
Genova, Italy01.2011
Skills
- People Management
- Project Management
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Excel Master
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 12/13/89
Languages
Italian
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Operations Director
MAPEI UK
07.2023 - Current
Operations Manager
MAPEI UK
12.2021 - 06.2023
Assistant Operations Manager
MAPEI UK
06.2021 - 12.2021
Corporate Process and Production Coordinator
MAPEI SpA
01.2016 - 06.2021
Operations Talent Program
MAPEI SpA
01.2015 - 01.2016
Quality Engineer
Philip Morris International
01.2014 - 12.2014
Wastewater Plant Engineer
AlzChem AG
03.2013 - 07.2013
Master's Degree - Chemical Engineering
Universita' degli Studi di Genova
Bachelor Degree - Chemical Engineering
Universita' degli Studi di Genova
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